Get Nicole Kidman's Smooth Waves

Nicole Kidman looked great at this lunch: her ripe, berry makeup brightened her face, and her hair fell around her shoulders in perfect, smooth waves. We're betting her hairstylist spent a lot of time on those. When you have natural curls or waves (as Kidman does), stylists often blow out the hair before curling it. Seems insane, we know, but it does give the hair a smooth, uniform look. Here's how to get the perfect waves:

If you have naturally curly hair, you can start with a blow-out to get the smoothest results. (If you'd rather enhance the waves you already have, just skip this step. It'll still look amazing!) Prep wet hair with an anti-frizz cream; we like No Frizz Straight Styling Cream. Apply to your hands, then run your palms over the hair. Use a round brush to blow-dry.

Once your hair is dry, divide it into 1-inch sections. Spritz a section with heat-protecting spray (try Redken Spray Starch 15 Heat Memory Styler), then wrap it around a closed curling iron, with a one-inch, or one-and-a-half-inch barrel. Leave your fingers on the ends of the hair; wait 10 seconds, then release. Do this to each section.